The tech industry is notoriously dog-eat-dog. Breaking into the big time isn't just about having a good idea (although you'll need one), or having a strong work ethic (you'll need that too), it's about being consistently tenacious, creative, and forward-thinking. To celebrate those who exemplify these qualities, Gizmodo has teamed up with the Galaxy Nexus™ from Sprint to bring you the Tech Power Players series.

If this all sounds vaguely familiar, it's because GimmieWorld's idea to move mobile advertising forward is actually based on the arcades of yore, where a mobile marketplace is an updated version of that glass case of prizes (without the sketchy middle-aged man handing out creepy stuffed toys). Or as David Ng, Liu's partner-in-fun put it, "This is like a Chuck E. Cheese model where you can get tokens and people can keep playing to get more value. Everyone in our platform gets a benefit; users choose what they want and developers get another way to keep them coming back."

As GimmieWorld gains momentum and more developers begin using their platform in the coming months, gamers will see fewer distracting third-party ads, and begin to experience Liu's vision for the future of mobile gaming.

The Tech Power Players series is inspired by the Galaxy Nexus™ from Sprint. Featuring unlimited entertainment from Google Play on the latest version of Android, the Galaxy Nexus is changing the world of mobile gaming. Head here now for more info.